{"id":2118,"date":"2024-02-13T00:20:48","date_gmt":"2024-02-13T00:20:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/icelandeverywhere.is\/?post_type=scheduled-tour&#038;p=2118"},"modified":"2026-03-19T13:50:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T13:50:14","slug":"golden-circle","status":"publish","type":"scheduled-tour","link":"https:\/\/icelandeverywhere.is\/index.php\/scheduled-tour\/golden-circle\/","title":{"rendered":"Golden Circle &amp; Keri\u00f0 Crater"},"content":{"rendered":"<!--themify_builder_content-->\n<div id=\"themify_builder_content-2118\" data-postid=\"2118\" class=\"themify_builder_content themify_builder_content-2118 themify_builder tf_clear\">\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_26nm194 tb_first tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-2 tb_964t194 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_1x5x855   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><strong>Price 16800 ISK per person<br \/><\/strong><strong>Minibus\/Small Group tour<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong>Pickup &amp; Dropoff<\/strong> <br \/>From hotels in Reykjav\u00edk area<\/span><br \/><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Hotels 101 Reykjav\u00edk use tour <strong>Bus Stops<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Highlights<\/strong><br \/>\u2013 Keri\u00f0 Volcanic Crater<br \/>\u2013 Gullfoss Waterfall<br \/>\u2013 Geysir Geothermal area<br \/>\u2013 \u00deingvellir National Park<\/p>\n<p><b>Available all year<\/b><br \/>\u2013 Duration 7 to 8 hours.<br \/>\u2013 Departures everyday.<br \/>\u2013 Departure time 9:00am<br \/>\u2013 Pickup time between 8:30am to 9:00am.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Attention!<br \/><\/strong>\u2013 Let us know if there is any disability that we need to be aware off.<br \/>\u2013 If cruise ship passengers book our scheduled tours designed for hotel pickup, then we don\u2019t take any responsibility regarding refunds in case of cruise ship cancelling within 24-hours or delayed arrival or if the tour is not finished before cruise ships departure time.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Included<br \/><\/strong>\u2013 Free WiFi on board<br \/>\u2013 Guide<br \/>\u2013 Parking and entrance fees<\/p>\n<p><strong>Note<\/strong><br \/>\u2013 During our tour we take break for refreshments at caf\u00e9 or restaurant<br \/>\u2013 Refreshments are not incl. in tour price.<br \/>\u2013 We might change the order of stops on our tour due to weather and traffic.<\/p>\n<p><strong>We recommend bringing!<br \/><\/strong>\u2013 Warm clothing (wind\/waterproof coat and trousers).<br \/>\u2013 Base layers over wintertime (merino wool or similar).<br \/>\u2013 Good trainers or hiking boots.<br \/>\u2013 Water bottle.<br \/>\u2013 And of course good mood.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-2 tb_sre7910 last\">\n                    <!-- module plain text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-plain-text tb_a9pp166 \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n    <script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/widgets.bokun.io\/assets\/javascripts\/apps\/build\/BokunWidgetsLoader.js?bookingChannelUUID=678f01d6-b02c-4984-8012-18eab846cb2c\" async><\/script>\n     \n    <div class=\"bokunWidget\" data-src=\"https:\/\/widgets.bokun.io\/online-sales\/678f01d6-b02c-4984-8012-18eab846cb2c\/experience-calendar\/13881\"><\/div>\n    <noscript>Please enable javascript in your browser to book<\/noscript>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module plain text --><!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_rbsk50   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><strong>If 2 or more tours are booked together in a bundle,<br \/>15% discount is automatically added to your booking.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>We only accept payment with MasterCard &amp; Visa<\/strong><\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_uy3e588 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_2 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-2 tb_k08d588 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_57cv142   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <h4><strong>Tour Description!<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>From Reykjavik we drive for about 45 minutes to Hverager\u00f0i (small town) where we make a quick facility stop.<\/p>\n<p>After Hverager\u00f0i we drive for about 20 minutes to Keri\u00f0 Crater, were we stop for 30 minutes sightseeing.<\/p>\n<p>After Keri\u00f0 we drive for about 45 minutes to Geysir, where we stop for 75 minutes for sightseeing, lunch and facility stop at Geysir Center.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col4-2 tb_1x6b429 last\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_ut2967   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>After Geysir we drive for about 10 minutes to Gullfoss where we stop for 30 minutes sightseeing and facility stop.<\/p>\n<p>From Gullfoss we drive for about 60 minutes to the National Park \u00deingvellir where we stop for 60 minutes sightseeing and facility stop.<\/p>\n<p>After \u00deingvellir we got about 45 minutes drive back to Reykjavik.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_os8s920 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_9ikb920 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_c4y3375   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-838 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/icelandeverywhere.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/WP_20150821_011-300x168.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"168\" srcset=\"https:\/\/icelandeverywhere.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/WP_20150821_011-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/icelandeverywhere.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/WP_20150821_011-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/icelandeverywhere.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/WP_20150821_011.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Keri\u00f0 (Volcanic Crater)<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The crater Keri\u00f0 was formed about 6,500 years ago, making it roughly half the age of most volcanic calderas found in Iceland and it lies at the northern end of a row of craters known as Tjarnarh\u00f3lar.<\/p>\n<p>Keri\u00f0 is approximately 55 metres (180 feet) deep, 170 metres (558 feet) wide and 270 meters (886 feet) in circumference. It is a short and easy walk from the parking lot to the edge of the crater and it is possible to take a path around the crater and to descend down to the pristine waters of the crater lake. According to an old tradition, a rise in the water level here is accompanied by a corresponding fall in the pond on B\u00farfell in Gr\u00edmsnes and vice versa.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_crzk481 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_t99n481 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_oycy481   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-735 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/icelandeverywhere.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/waterfall_of_gullfoss-wallpaper-2560x1600-1-300x188.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"188\" srcset=\"https:\/\/icelandeverywhere.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/waterfall_of_gullfoss-wallpaper-2560x1600-1-1024x640-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/icelandeverywhere.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/waterfall_of_gullfoss-wallpaper-2560x1600-1-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/icelandeverywhere.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/waterfall_of_gullfoss-wallpaper-2560x1600-1-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/icelandeverywhere.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/waterfall_of_gullfoss-wallpaper-2560x1600-1-1536x960.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/icelandeverywhere.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/waterfall_of_gullfoss-wallpaper-2560x1600-1-2048x1280.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/icelandeverywhere.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/waterfall_of_gullfoss-wallpaper-2560x1600-1-1024x640-100x62.jpg 100w, https:\/\/icelandeverywhere.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/waterfall_of_gullfoss-wallpaper-2560x1600-1-1024x640-200x125.jpg 200w, https:\/\/icelandeverywhere.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/waterfall_of_gullfoss-wallpaper-2560x1600-1-1024x640-400x250.jpg 400w, https:\/\/icelandeverywhere.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/waterfall_of_gullfoss-wallpaper-2560x1600-1-1024x640-480x300.jpg 480w, https:\/\/icelandeverywhere.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/waterfall_of_gullfoss-wallpaper-2560x1600-1-1024x640-250x156.jpg 250w, https:\/\/icelandeverywhere.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/waterfall_of_gullfoss-wallpaper-2560x1600-1-1024x640-640x400.jpg 640w, https:\/\/icelandeverywhere.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/waterfall_of_gullfoss-wallpaper-2560x1600-1-1024x640-320x200.jpg 320w, https:\/\/icelandeverywhere.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/waterfall_of_gullfoss-wallpaper-2560x1600-1-1024x640-160x100.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Gullfoss (Golden Falls)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The stunning, iconic waterfall of Gullfoss is located in the Hv\u00edt\u00e1 river, which comes from the glacier Langj\u00f6kull.\u00a0 It is one of the best-known sights in Iceland and is one of the three main places we visit on our Golden Circle Tour. In fact, the name Golden Circle is derived from the waterfall name, as it literally translates as the \u201cGolden Waterfall\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>In the summer, the water flow down the falls is approximately 140 cubic metres per second. In winter that decreases to approximately 109 cubic metres per second.<\/p>\n<p>The roar of the falling water and the spray that it throws up as it falls makes for an exciting experience. In summer, on a sunny day, it is often possible to see a rainbow caused by the huge amounts of spray.<\/p>\n<p>And with such a force of water, visitors should not be surprised to find themselves occasionally drenched in the waterfall\u2019s spray.<\/p>\n<p>Access to Gullfoss is easy and everybody can see and experience its incredible force of nature.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_xfz9850 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_xrpk850 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_omg4850   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-837 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/icelandeverywhere.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/IMG_0152-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/icelandeverywhere.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/IMG_0152-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/icelandeverywhere.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/IMG_0152.jpg 675w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Geysir<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The highly active Geysir area at Haukadalur contains the natural phenomena of boiling mud pools and exploding geysers. The most active geyser is Strokkur which spouts water 30 metres into the air every few minutes.<\/p>\n<p>Research shows that the Geysir area has been active for approximately 10,000 years.<\/p>\n<p>The oldest accounts of hot springs at Haukadalur date back to 1294, when earthquakes in the area caused significant changes in the local neighbouring landscape creating several new hot springs.<\/p>\n<p>Changes in the activity of Geysir and its surrounds are strongly related to earthquake activity. In records dated 1630, the geysers erupted so violently that the valley around them trembled.<\/p>\n<p>The place name \u201cGeysir\u201d was first mentioned in written sources in the 18th century and, as unusual natural phenomena were of high interest to the society during the Age of Enlightenment, the term became popular and has been used for similar hydrothermal features worldwide since then.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_15m7959 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_wwac959 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_bzjh959   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n        <p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-885 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/icelandeverywhere.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/pingvellir-891329-1-300x168.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"168\" srcset=\"https:\/\/icelandeverywhere.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/pingvellir-891329-1-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/icelandeverywhere.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/pingvellir-891329-1-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/icelandeverywhere.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/pingvellir-891329-1.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00deingvellir<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00deingvellir (literally \u201cParliament Plains\u201d) is a beautiful and amazing place, as a site of historical, cultural and geological significance. It is located in part of the rift valley which marks the boundary between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates.<\/p>\n<p>Major events in the history of Iceland have taken place at \u00deingvellir and therefore the place is held in high esteem by all Icelanders.<\/p>\n<p>\u00deingvellir is also a classified UNESCO World Heritage Site.<\/p>\n<p>No single place epitomizes the history of Iceland and the Icelandic nation better than \u00deingvellir by the river \u00d6xar\u00e1.\u00a0 The Al\u00feingi, national parliament of Iceland, was established at \u00deingvellir around AD930 and continued to convene there until 1798 in its parliamentary role.<\/p>\n<p>The Al\u00feingi was also Iceland\u2019s supreme legislative and judicial authority until 1271. The\u00a0L\u00f6gberg\u00a0(Law Rock) was the focal point of the\u00a0Al\u00feingi\u00a0and a natural platform for holding speeches.<\/p>\n<p>Today \u00deingvellir is a protected national shrine. According to a law passed in 1928, the protected area shall always be the property of the Icelandic nation, under the preservation of the Al\u00feingi.<\/p>\n<p>The Golden Circle Tour duration is about 7 to 8 hours, including stops at the 3 main sites and even one or two extra stops depending on time available.<\/p>\n<p>With Iceland Everywhere Tours, you are led by an experienced guide who gives you information about each destination. While driving between destinations you will be told about what you see through the window and you will get an insight into our local history, culture and nation.<\/p>\n<p>Iceland Everywhere Tours travels with small groups in comfortable minibuses and our guides work hard to ensure that you receive personal service and an excellent experience.<\/p>\n<p>All destinations in the \u201cGolden Circle\u201d are easy to access for everyone.<\/p>    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n<!--\/themify_builder_content-->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Iceland has so many beautiful, special and unique places to visit and enjoy. 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Visa<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><strong>Tour Description!<\/strong><\/h4> <p>From Reykjavik we drive for about 45 minutes to Hverager\u00f0i (small town) where we make a quick facility stop.<\/p> <p>After Hverager\u00f0i we drive for about 20 minutes to Keri\u00f0 Crater, were we stop for 30 minutes sightseeing.<\/p> <p>After Keri\u00f0 we drive for about 45 minutes to Geysir, where we stop for 75 minutes for sightseeing, lunch and facility stop at Geysir Center.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p> <p>After Geysir we drive for about 10 minutes to Gullfoss where we stop for 30 minutes sightseeing and facility stop.<\/p> <p>From Gullfoss we drive for about 60 minutes to the National Park \u00deingvellir where we stop for 60 minutes sightseeing and facility stop.<\/p> <p>After \u00deingvellir we got about 45 minutes drive back to Reykjavik.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/icelandeverywhere.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/WP_20150821_011-300x168.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"168\" srcset=\"https:\/\/icelandeverywhere.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/WP_20150821_011-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/icelandeverywhere.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/WP_20150821_011-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/icelandeverywhere.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/WP_20150821_011.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p> <p><b>Keri\u00f0 (Volcanic Crater)<\/b><\/p> <p>The crater Keri\u00f0 was formed about 6,500 years ago, making it roughly half the age of most volcanic calderas found in Iceland and it lies at the northern end of a row of craters known as Tjarnarh\u00f3lar.<\/p> <p>Keri\u00f0 is approximately 55 metres (180 feet) deep, 170 metres (558 feet) wide and 270 meters (886 feet) in circumference. It is a short and easy walk from the parking lot to the edge of the crater and it is possible to take a path around the crater and to descend down to the pristine waters of the crater lake. According to an old tradition, a rise in the water level here is accompanied by a corresponding fall in the pond on B\u00farfell in Gr\u00edmsnes and vice versa.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/icelandeverywhere.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/waterfall_of_gullfoss-wallpaper-2560x1600-1-300x188.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"188\" srcset=\"https:\/\/icelandeverywhere.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/waterfall_of_gullfoss-wallpaper-2560x1600-1-1024x640-300x187.jpg 300w, https:\/\/icelandeverywhere.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/waterfall_of_gullfoss-wallpaper-2560x1600-1-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/icelandeverywhere.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/waterfall_of_gullfoss-wallpaper-2560x1600-1-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/icelandeverywhere.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/waterfall_of_gullfoss-wallpaper-2560x1600-1-1536x960.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/icelandeverywhere.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/waterfall_of_gullfoss-wallpaper-2560x1600-1-2048x1280.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/icelandeverywhere.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/waterfall_of_gullfoss-wallpaper-2560x1600-1-1024x640-100x62.jpg 100w, https:\/\/icelandeverywhere.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/waterfall_of_gullfoss-wallpaper-2560x1600-1-1024x640-200x125.jpg 200w, https:\/\/icelandeverywhere.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/waterfall_of_gullfoss-wallpaper-2560x1600-1-1024x640-400x250.jpg 400w, https:\/\/icelandeverywhere.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/waterfall_of_gullfoss-wallpaper-2560x1600-1-1024x640-480x300.jpg 480w, https:\/\/icelandeverywhere.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/waterfall_of_gullfoss-wallpaper-2560x1600-1-1024x640-250x156.jpg 250w, https:\/\/icelandeverywhere.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/waterfall_of_gullfoss-wallpaper-2560x1600-1-1024x640-640x400.jpg 640w, https:\/\/icelandeverywhere.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/waterfall_of_gullfoss-wallpaper-2560x1600-1-1024x640-320x200.jpg 320w, https:\/\/icelandeverywhere.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/waterfall_of_gullfoss-wallpaper-2560x1600-1-1024x640-160x100.jpg 160w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p> <p><strong>Gullfoss (Golden Falls)<\/strong><\/p> <p>The stunning, iconic waterfall of Gullfoss is located in the Hv\u00edt\u00e1 river, which comes from the glacier Langj\u00f6kull.\u00a0 It is one of the best-known sights in Iceland and is one of the three main places we visit on our Golden Circle Tour. In fact, the name Golden Circle is derived from the waterfall name, as it literally translates as the \u201cGolden Waterfall\u201d.<\/p> <p>In the summer, the water flow down the falls is approximately 140 cubic metres per second. In winter that decreases to approximately 109 cubic metres per second.<\/p> <p>The roar of the falling water and the spray that it throws up as it falls makes for an exciting experience. In summer, on a sunny day, it is often possible to see a rainbow caused by the huge amounts of spray.<\/p> <p>And with such a force of water, visitors should not be surprised to find themselves occasionally drenched in the waterfall\u2019s spray.<\/p> <p>Access to Gullfoss is easy and everybody can see and experience its incredible force of nature.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/icelandeverywhere.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/IMG_0152-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/icelandeverywhere.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/IMG_0152-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/icelandeverywhere.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/IMG_0152.jpg 675w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/p> <p><strong>Geysir<\/strong><\/p> <p>The highly active Geysir area at Haukadalur contains the natural phenomena of boiling mud pools and exploding geysers. The most active geyser is Strokkur which spouts water 30 metres into the air every few minutes.<\/p> <p>Research shows that the Geysir area has been active for approximately 10,000 years.<\/p> <p>The oldest accounts of hot springs at Haukadalur date back to 1294, when earthquakes in the area caused significant changes in the local neighbouring landscape creating several new hot springs.<\/p> <p>Changes in the activity of Geysir and its surrounds are strongly related to earthquake activity. In records dated 1630, the geysers erupted so violently that the valley around them trembled.<\/p> <p>The place name \u201cGeysir\u201d was first mentioned in written sources in the 18th century and, as unusual natural phenomena were of high interest to the society during the Age of Enlightenment, the term became popular and has been used for similar hydrothermal features worldwide since then.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/icelandeverywhere.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/pingvellir-891329-1-300x168.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"168\" srcset=\"https:\/\/icelandeverywhere.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/pingvellir-891329-1-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/icelandeverywhere.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/pingvellir-891329-1-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/icelandeverywhere.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/pingvellir-891329-1.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p> <p><strong>\u00deingvellir<\/strong><\/p> <p>\u00deingvellir (literally \u201cParliament Plains\u201d) is a beautiful and amazing place, as a site of historical, cultural and geological significance. It is located in part of the rift valley which marks the boundary between the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates.<\/p> <p>Major events in the history of Iceland have taken place at \u00deingvellir and therefore the place is held in high esteem by all Icelanders.<\/p> <p>\u00deingvellir is also a classified UNESCO World Heritage Site.<\/p> <p>No single place epitomizes the history of Iceland and the Icelandic nation better than \u00deingvellir by the river \u00d6xar\u00e1.\u00a0 The Al\u00feingi, national parliament of Iceland, was established at \u00deingvellir around AD930 and continued to convene there until 1798 in its parliamentary role.<\/p> <p>The Al\u00feingi was also Iceland\u2019s supreme legislative and judicial authority until 1271. The\u00a0L\u00f6gberg\u00a0(Law Rock) was the focal point of the\u00a0Al\u00feingi\u00a0and a natural platform for holding speeches.<\/p> <p>Today \u00deingvellir is a protected national shrine. According to a law passed in 1928, the protected area shall always be the property of the Icelandic nation, under the preservation of the Al\u00feingi.<\/p> <p>The Golden Circle Tour duration is about 7 to 8 hours, including stops at the 3 main sites and even one or two extra stops depending on time available.<\/p> <p>With Iceland Everywhere Tours, you are led by an experienced guide who gives you information about each destination. While driving between destinations you will be told about what you see through the window and you will get an insight into our local history, culture and nation.<\/p> <p>Iceland Everywhere Tours travels with small groups in comfortable minibuses and our guides work hard to ensure that you receive personal service and an excellent experience.<\/p> <p>All destinations in the \u201cGolden Circle\u201d are easy to access for everyone.<\/p>","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/icelandeverywhere.is\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/scheduled-tour\/2118","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/icelandeverywhere.is\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/scheduled-tour"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/icelandeverywhere.is\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/scheduled-tour"}],"version-history":[{"count":110,"href":"https:\/\/icelandeverywhere.is\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/scheduled-tour\/2118\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8142,"href":"https:\/\/icelandeverywhere.is\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/scheduled-tour\/2118\/revisions\/8142"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/icelandeverywhere.is\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/735"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/icelandeverywhere.is\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2118"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/icelandeverywhere.is\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2118"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}